Human Resources Generalist Jobs

Job Number: 57512

Group: Magna Seating

Division: LM Manufacturing - Joiint Venture with Magna Seating

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location: Detroit, MI

Group Description

This position will be a part of a new start-up Joint Venture between LM Manufacturing and Magna Seating. The Seating JIT Assembly plant is located in the Detroit, Michigan.

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Role Summary

Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager the Human Resources Generalist will perform HR related activities in some or all of the following functional areas: staffing, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and training. Assists in maintaining a positive employee relations environment. Ensures prompt, efficient and courteous response to all employee relations issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Assembles and maintains all employee personnel records, files and information, in compliance with legal requirements and company needs.
• Assists HR Manager as necessary.
• Maintains HRIS records and compile reports from databases.
• Facilitates new hire orientation including processing new hire paperwork and issuing badges.
• Conducts exit interviews.
• Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with company policies, the Occupational Health & Safety Act. and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Assist with identifying training needs for employees.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day HR related issues, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Assists with staffing requirements including, but not limited to processing Position Approval Requisitions (PARs)/Recruiting Authorizations (RAs); screening, testing, interviewing and selecting external job applicants; and processing internal job postings,
• Responds to and investigates all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately.
• Responds to unemployment claims.
• Manages the attendance count system.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Assist with guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Generates and processes Employee Change Notices (ECNs) for job and pay changes.
• Takes an active part in the division’s safety program by performing regular workplace inspections, effectively investigates accidents/incidents promptly, and assists in meeting or exceeding the division’s safety goals.
• Oversees the issuance and billing of employees’ uniforms.
• Consults with management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Administers employee benefit programs (i.e. medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement) including but not limited to facilitating annual open enrollment process; facilitating initial enrollment meetings; processing enrollment/change forms and payroll deductions, and COBRA compliance.
• Ensures all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated.
• Assists with administering and tracking all leaves of absences.
• Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures./

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum of five (5) years of direct human resources experience with increasing responsibility.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of HRIS database systems; and Federal and State employment laws.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Team oriented, communicates well with others and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.